Spring 2016 issue of Horizons

That creates an ownership attitude and empowers staff to make decisions without needing authorization for every decision. They are encouraged to take on challenges, which keeps them motivated and they are compensated accordingly. I don’t think you have to offer the highest wages to attract the best talent; you can be exceptional in other ways.

That person in turn puts more care into the work, ensuring a quality product that makes it clear to recipients that St. Louis Area Food Bank cares about what it’s doing. Leadership Finally, it’s imperative to consider how leadership impacts employee retention. People tend to leave when they don’t like their managers and supervisors. If there is a turnover issue, sometimes it’s a leadership issue. At St. Louis Staffing, we take a collaborative approach to leadership, placing a value on transparency and others’ input. It’s not enough to do our best to hire the most talented people. We strive to be flexible and foster growth.

RubinBrown’s Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group RubinBrown’s Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group is nationally recognized for superior assurance, tax and consulting expertise coupled with solid international business knowledge, exceptional inventory management and process improvement services.

Kaleb Lilly, CPA — Kansas City Partner & Vice Chair Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group 913.499.4417 kaleb.lilly@rubinbrown.com

Jim Mather, CPA, CGMA — St. Louis Partner-In-Charge Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group 314.290.3470 jim.mather@rubinbrown.com

Russ White, CPA — Denver Partner & Vice Chair Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group 303.952.1247 russ.white@rubinbrown.com

Rick Feldt, CPA, CGMA — St. Louis Partner & Vice Chair Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group 314.290.3220 rick.feldt@rubinbrown.com

Mike Lewis, CPA — St. Louis Partner & Vice Chair Manufacturing & Distribution Services Group 314.290.3391 mike.lewis@rubinbrown.com

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